Kozgro's organic fertilizer Agricultural Field Blend (AFB) can help with the following pest and disease problems associated with bean production: nematode, aphid, leafhopper, mite, thrip, mildew, etc.
One of the many advantages of the Kozgro program is that the AFB helps to increase the availability and utilization of fertilizers. The fertilizer also remains in the root zone longer, while the losses from leaching, volatilization, and being tied up, are reduced. This is why nitrogen, if used at all, can normally be reduced by 20 to 25% when using the Kozgro program. |
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Beans are a member of the legume family. Beans, like all members of the legume family, have the distinct ability to provide a home for a type of nitrogen-fixing bacteria, Rhizobium. This Rhizobium lives in nodules that are formed on the roots of the beans and other legumes. Beans, like other members of the legume family, will produce their own nitrogen. These bacteria live in a symbiotic relationship with the bean plant and are able to capture (fix) nitrogen gas from the air and change it into ammonia, which all legumes use to produce protein. The AFB not only helps to increase the root mass of the bean plant, but also helps to increase the amount of nitrogen fixing nodules. These nodules are actually a nitrogen storage facility for the plant to draw from when needed. Some of the unused nitrogen is carried over for the next crop. The end result is more bean production at less cost. The use of a nitrogen fertilizer will reduce, and in some cases eliminate, the number of nitrogen-fixing nodules the bean plant can produce. This in turn reduces, or totally eliminates, the bean plant's ability to capture nitrogen from the air.
Beans grown on the Kozgro program normally have a much larger root system with more hair roots. The roots will spread out more to the sides of the plant, as well as further down in the soil. The AFB helps to build humus in your soil very quickly, as it has an active humic acid. The increased root growth and increased humus also helps to improve the water retention of the soil. The soil also takes water better and saturates better. These are the reasons it takes less water to raise a bean crop when using AFB. On irrigated land, this means a water savings of up to 25%.
The organic fertilizer, AFB, also helps to control Parasitic Nematodes without the use of fumigation or nematicides. AFB does not kill Parasitic Nematodes directly, but creates an environment that is conducive for beneficial microorganisms and not conducive for parasitic organisms, such as Parasitic Nematodes.
Insect pests not only do physical damage to the bean crop, but they act as vectors (carriers), transmitting disease from plant to plant. Insecticides have been used for years to combat insect pests, but insect damage continues to increase at an alarming rate. Why? In order for the plant to combat insect and disease problems, the plant must have a healthy immune system. The Kozgro program helps to create a healthier immune system, which in turn, helps to increase the sugar levels in the plant. A high sugar content in the plant is very important, as chewing and sucking insects can excrete sugar, but are unable to digest sugar. When an insect ingests too much sugar, it gets a condition similar to severe diarrhea, resulting in death. Therefore, when the sugar content is high enough in the bean plant, insects will simply avoid feeding on the plant. As insects will not feed on plants high in sugar, diseases will be less likely transmitted from plant to plant.
Kozgro's AFB is a liquid and very easy to use. It is most effective when applied broadcast. It can be applied through center pivot irrigation, if the proper injection equipment is used. Timing of application is extremely important for maximum results. Contact your local Kozgro dealer, or check the Kozgro Application Chart for application rates and times.
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